3 Steps to save

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Saving Energy

70% of all energy use is from these areas

Saving Energy Target these areas first

159 days below 18 o C - We have more cold days than hot Saving Energy

Heat rooms to 20 o C Seal draughts and cover windows Close doors to unused rooms Turn your heater off overnight or when going out Saving Energy

35 days of 30 o C or above - It’s also quite hot!

Use a fan Shade windows on the outside of the glass Cool rooms to 26 o C Turn air-conditioner off when going out Saving Energy

Hot water is one of the areas where most energy is used Saving Energy

Use a water saving shower head Try to keep your showers to around 5 minutes or less Wash your clothes in cold water Saving Energy

Fridges use about 18% of all electricity in the house Saving Energy

Keep fridge at 3 o C to 5 o C Keep freezer at -15 o C to -18 o C Move fridge away from the sun or heaters and keep ventilated Turn off second fridges or freezers when you don’t need them Saving Energy

One last thing… Turn off appliances when you are not using them Saving Energy

3 Steps to save Concessions

The 2 main concessions help save $400 a year Concessions

-17.5% off electricity bills Annual Electricity Concession -17.5% off winter gas bills Winter Gas Concession (1 May to 31 October)

Concessions Service to Property Charge Concession Controlled Load Electricity Concession Electricity Transfer Fee Waiver Non-Mains Energy Concession Medical Cooling Concession Life Support Concession Need to apply Automatic

Concessions Concessions Information Line on The company that sends your bills

Check concessions are recorded on every bill

Concessions Utility Relief Grant Scheme (URGS) Provides up to $500 each for: Electricity Gas and water Ask the company that sends your bill about URGS

3 Steps to save Shopping for a better energy offer

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Comparing energy offers can be confusing Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

Be careful with discounts A large discount may not lead to a good offer Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

Super Saver - 30 % discount ($0.30/kWh + $1.10/day) Energy Plus - 10 % discount ($0.22/kWh + $1.20/day ) For example: Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

$ per year Price after discount applied Price before discount applied 30% Super Saver 10% Energy Plus The offer with the big discount is still more expensive Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

Super Saver - 30 % discount ($0.30/kWh + $1.10/day) Energy Plus - 10 % discount ($0.22/kWh + $1.20/day ) Shopping for a Better Energy Offer Because it starts with higher rates

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3 Steps to save Check your thermometer to save energy

3 Steps to save Check your bill for concessions

3 Steps to save Check Victorian Energy Compare to get cheaper energy offers

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